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Riebeckite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44
3.12
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Not Available

Riebeckite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite and Kutnohorite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Riebeckite and Kutnohorite chemical formula.

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Riebeckite and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riebeckite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riebeckite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riebeckite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.